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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,412.32, 3,611.98 and 2,000.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,412.32, 3,611.98 and 2,000.04 is: 2,994.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,412.32 : 3,611.98 = 2,000.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,412.32/3,611.98 = 2,000.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,412.32x = 3,611.98 × 2,000.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,412.32x = 7,224,104.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,224,104.48/2,412.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,994.67

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